Phoenix

Ancient mythical being,
Rising from the dying flames,
From the ashes of its death.

Reborn into a new life
To begin again
To start afresh.

Relive a life lived
Continuing to grow
Age, to die in flame.

Refusing the dark
clutches of death.
For the burning joy of life.

Dec 18, 2010

Reviews

[FJ Davis]

A precious offering, Judy--the last stanza capsulizes its truth so beautifully..
This poem has more Phoenix than Arizona.
Great work!

[emmajoy]

Thinking of the Phoenix as the herald of hope, a never say die .. an urge to outlive everything harmful .. and your poem's last stanza personifies just that. You use few words so beautifully, there's an air of 'take my hand, you can rise again with me' - calm, beautiful, Judy

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

The mythical phoenix, one who so many of us can relate to......ah, the joy of beginning anew. Well penned Judy.

[Lily Mae]

I love it Judy, in allot of the spiritual work I do they reference the energy and spirit of the Phoenix.. :) xx I think you've described their power and essence well..xx

[White Ink]

While I'm reading this, I see the scene of that lil Phoenix from "Harry potter" ..
rising again from it's own ashes :)